Get Well Soon Jonsie :)

[Cleoriff]

Some of you will know that our Jonsie/Steve  (one of the longest serving members of this forum and friend to many) .....was involved in a serious car accident in Thailand on Monday 20th February. He suffered head, chest and leg injuries and was being nursed on a ventilator

Due to the instability of his condition and the fact we weren't sure of the prognosis. I didn't post openly.. even though I had 'written' permission from the family.

Instead I contacted a lot of people via private message and other routes. It was agreed by myself and O2 management that I could post when Jonsie's condition started to improve.

Thankfully that day has arrived.

Steve has two sons who travelled to Thailand to be with their dad this weekend. I have received messages (and a picture) showing that he is now off the ventilator, sitting up in bed and managing Jonsie type conversations with his lads. (In between sleeping a lot which will be due to the pain relief he is receiving)

So great news.

If anyone wants to add good wishes please do so on this thread. (Even if you have sent them to me privately before) I will get them to Steve

As a nurse, I firmly believe in medicine and science. Due to the recovery Steve has made since his sons arrival at his bedside ...I also believe in the power of love.  

Continue getting well Steve.

[MI5]

Good luck mate

[Glory1]

Will keep my fingers crossed they rebuild not amputate. Good luck @jonsie. Will be thinking of you and hoping for the best.

[Cleoriff]

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@jonsie wrote:

Just had two requests played on hospital 📻 radio.... Everybody Hurts by REM and We Gotta Get Out of This Place by the Animals 

The good news is that I'm next on the list for an operation at Salford Royal (Hope Hospital) and they will be taking me over there tomorrow or Thursday  Been waiting 4 months for this so whether they rebuild or amputate, I've not been told but I'm expecting the worst. Anything else is a bonus 

Keep your fingers crossed for me.... 

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They will only rebuild if they think there is any chance of it healing fully Steve...it's been nearly 4 months now. (We have discussed this before) Whatever they do will be to give YOU the best chance of walking properly again. Either way I am so glad you are on the way to Salford. Excellent reputation  for ortho and trauma...:smileywink:

[Anonymous]

Thinking of you Steve ... & wishing you all the best ... fingers crossed for you xx

 

[gmarkj]

Good luck @jonsie.
A friend was in a motorbike accident (over here) where a car pulled out on him.
He had 6 operations on his ankle. Still no joy.
Saw an army Dr and after consulting with him took the step of going for amputation.
6 months later he is (mostly) walking unaided and has arranged for a new bike to be converted for his use!

[jonsie]

Thank you for that @gmarkj, I have,  I think, accepted that as being the best solution long term and for the quickest recovery. 😕

However, whether I can accept it mentally if it does come to that.....dunno? 🤔

Mind you I have decided on my next tattoo should that be the outcome...... 

[gmarkj]

the only thing I would re-iterate is that everyone has different circumstances, and no two injuries are exactly the same.
as @Cleoriff quite rightly points out, the surgeon(s) will do the best for you that they can.

[Cleoriff]

Brilliant tattoo @jonsie. We obviously share a similar sense of black humour....

[Glory1]

Nice one @jonsie 😉

[Anonymous]

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Awww @jonsie 

been thinking about you today